David Gruen

ACT & Surrounds 2026

One night isn't a lot, but it can make a whole lot of difference

Every night, thousands of Australians experience homelessness. But it doesn't have to be that way. This year I'm taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society to support Australians in need. For one night, I'll be sleeping outside as part of an eye-opening experience to raise awareness and bring home the realities of homelessness.

To help break the devastating cycle of homelessness, I need your support. Will you help me to reach my target? Donating $100 can make a huge difference to people who need it most.

So far this year I helped provide

22

Individual support programs

60

Beds

240

Meals

Funds raised over the years

Latest Donations

$2.03k

David Gruen

$1.03k

Anonymous

$300

Anonymous

What an excellent cause, thanks for raising funds and awareness.

$200

Duncan Young

$162.75

Chez And Family

$162.75

Anonymous

$132.65

Anonymous

$127.34

Seb

$127.34

Anonymous

$127.34

Liz

Good on you, Dr G. Please wear lots of layers!

$127.34

Anonymous

$127.34

Linda

$124.46

Anonymous

$106.12

Anonymous

Go David!

$106.12

Kieu B.

Represent, Dr. G! 🤟

$106.12

Anonymous

Thanks for supporting a great cause!

$86.07

Michael

Thank you for your example.

$80.96

Leigh M

$80.96

Anonymous

$80.96

Jo Prezzi

Go well David! Crossing my fingers there will not be a frost, although it might give you a closer feel for the challenge of the Canberra homelessness experience.

$80.96

Deb

It's awesome you're doing this. Well done!

$80.96

Anonymous

$80.96

Anonymous

Thank you Dr Gruen for assisting in relief and raising awareness of homelessness.

$75

Anonymous

A truly worthy cause - so glad you're supporting this.

$75

Georgia C

$75

Anonymous

$63.95

Bhanu N

Great initiative, Dr. Gruen.

$54.84

Anonymous

$54.84

Laura

Well done David! Such an important cause and I love that it's an action you're taking that will have real impact for vulnerable Australians.

$54.84

Annette Kelly

Thanks David for taking part. A great cause at an important time for measuring homelessness in Australia.

$54.84

Anonymous

$54.84

Anneke H

Thank you for representing us all - I hope you get some sleep David 😴

$54.84

Emily Walter

$54.84

Michelle G

Thank you for taking action to raise awareness and make a difference

$50

Cass Valentine

Enjoy!

$50

Jess

Such a wonderful thing to do - hope it's not toooo cold this year!

$50

Anonymous

$50

Treasury Executive

$50

Erin Andreatta

$50

Mz

$50

Bindi Kindermann

Great cause, good on you David!

$49.83

Luke S

$43.75

Nicole

$33.87

Allan Pryer

$33.87

Nicholas Mayer

$33.87

Lauren Di Natale

$33.87

Anonymous

$30

Anonymous

$30

Bec

Awesome cause! Well done for helping make a difference.

$28.43

Anonymous

$28.43

Anoma

Well done Dr. Gruen!

$28.43

Anonymous

$25

Belle Joseph

$23.50

Grant

Great to participate

$23.50

John B

Keep warm

$23.50

Kylie Chin

$23.50

Anonymous

$20

Benita Mcclea

Well done David, such a great cause. You make the ABS proud.

$20

Anders Holmberg